1151. Meet Angela Martin: Scotland's Transport Woman of the Year
December 18, 2017
I have some exciting news for you: Scotland’s Transport Woman of the Year was announced earlier this month. This year’s winner is – drum roll, please – Angela Martin! She is a brilliant employee at one of the major haulage companies in Grangemouth.
About This Year’s Winner
Angela Ma...
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1152. Operation Stack is an Operation Headache
December 18, 2017
Most people working in the UK/European transport industry will be familiar with Operation Stack, the governmental strategy set in place to deal with the congestion problems at the Port of Dover and the Eurotunnel in Kent. The closing of parts of the M20 motorway to other traffic as lorries are queue...
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1153. Lorry Drivers Foot the Bill for Road Maintenance
December 18, 2017
"Tax" is not the most popular three-letter word in the English language, but it's an inevitable part of our working lives. Despite all of its negative connotations, it's a necessary evil that greases the wheels of our national economy. Without taxes that pay for our roads, infrastructure, defence an...
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1154. Varied and Dynamic Multi-Centre Holidays
December 18, 2017
A multi-centre holiday lets tourists hop between different cities and often regions, changing their base in order to make the most of their short getaway. These breaks require a bit of planning and cater more to the inquisitive get-up-and-go types than the beach holiday enthusiasts. Although requiri...
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1155. All-Inclusive: Don't Hold Back on Holiday
December 18, 2017
For seekers of stress-free, relaxing getaways, nothing can match the all-inclusive luxury holiday. With accommodation, drink, food and entertainment paid for before you get out there, a comprehensive everything-included package cuts no corners. Perfect for families with young children or for grownup...
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1156. Hidden Italy: History Off the Beaten Track
December 18, 2017
Italian history is loved and appreciated the world over. While millions of tourists flocking every year to Italy’s historical hotspots such as Venice and Rome, history enthusiasts in search of a quieter, less conventional historical holiday look beyond the major cities. Lake Garda and the region of ...
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1157. Challenge Yourself in Chamonix: 4 Classes to Take
December 18, 2017
While Chamonix is world renowned as a Mecca for skiers, a little-known fact about this resort is that it has a surprising number of activities on offer for those who want to let their creative juices flow. We've listed the four most inspirational classes to take in this amazing alpine town.
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1158. Unite Campaigns for Better Truck Stops
December 18, 2017
If you're a lorry driver in the UK, there's little doubt that at some time or another in the not-too-distant past you've had some kind of issue with finding an appropriate truck stop whilst on the road. It's a common challenge and one that the trade union Unite is taking up on behalf of drivers. The...
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1159. Network Rail's Bridge Bash Campaign
December 18, 2017
'Tis the season to be jolly, but 'tis also the busiest season of the year for those who carry out delivery jobs for a living. For hardworking drivers, this can quite often entail travelling through unfamiliar regions, which increases the possibility of encountering unexpected low-level bridges. ...
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1160. Telematics: OBD or CAN?
December 18, 2017
When it comes to telematics data, these days the question is no longer whether you need it, but rather which system you should choose. Depending on the size and requirements of the operation, fleet managers can choose between a cheaper on-board diagnostics port (OBD) and a more sophisticated and exp...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
